I've been coming to Rey for well over 5 years. He's always been respectful, timely, and his work is ALWAYS TOP NOTCH. I've brought everything from dresses, pants, and custom pieces. I've been such a loyal customer that I've even brought my sisters for their custom prom dresses. Rey has literally brought every single vision to life!!! Thank you REY! read more

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After 25 years of searching I realized the only way I would ever find a leather jacket that fits me would be to have it custom made. I bought a pattern from Vogue, a whole cow hide, three rabbit pelts, and 12 yards of black satin and brought it to Rey. four and a half months and MANY modifications later (including the detachable hood with rabbit fur trim, large zippered pockets, puff shoulders and a center zipper instead of the straight shoulders and asymetrical motorcycle side zipper from the original pattern), I now have this GORGEOUS bespoke jacket of my dreams! Rey was wonderful to work with - endlessly patient and accommodating, and IMO very reasonably priced. Besides what I paid for materials, he only charged me $600 to make the whole thing from scratch! Five hundred stars!! 1000% recommend!! read more

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He customized me the most fire lace up jeans. Affordable and fast. Would recommend 10/10.

Rey did an amazing job bringing my vision to existence! My dress was a hit at the all black wedding I attended!!! Thank you Rey read more

Designs by Rey - Rey brought my vision to existence! He did an amazing job on this dress. I was attending an all black formal wedding! Thank you Rey - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I bought a suit last minute and really thought I could hem and taper the pants on my own... for a wedding that evening. Thankfully, I found Designs by Rey and they were able to do a same-day alteration at a very reasonable price. The pants came out wonderfully and fit like a glove. Highly recommend them for fast service! Next time, I'll be sure to be a bit more organized when it comes to buying formal outfits in advance. read more

I got my wedding dress from a boutique in the SF Bay Area, and my husband got his suit from Hockerty online. We got alterations on the dress before moving to Boston but realized shortly before the wedding that it was no longer fitting as well. We didn't have much time for alterations before the wedding, but Rey took care of us quickly. He did my husband's suit quickly as well. Not only did he do a great job with the alterations, but he went above and beyond--he even made custom buttons for my dress's bustle out of extra dress fabric (something we didn't ask for but was much appreciated). It was clear that he was really looking to do a good job and be proud of his work, not just get paid. His prices were also super reasonable, especially given the speed with which we needed alterations done. We saw lots of different types of clothing in his shop, so seems like he may be a good option for anyone looking for tailoring, not just for wedding alterations. read more

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Rey is a hero! I was having major bridesmaid dress issues--dress was way too small--which Rey devoted multiple sessions and a lot of effort into fixing. He ended up having to get very creative to fix the issue and came up with a beautiful solution that actually added to the style and specialness of the dress. All at a very reasonable price. Rey is super friendly and efficient at his work and communication, he is easy to work, and the whole process felt very personal. Thank you, Rey! read more

Such a pleasure to work with. I had unused fabric that Rey turned into a lovely skirt and dress, and I continue to go back to him with additional projects. Highly recommend! read more

Went here to get a dress made for my NYE party/ Post eloping Celebration , i came in with a picture of a dress i found online, and he created the same dress for half the price if i were to buy it from the site. They are extremely affordable and he made sure it was perfect. I am very passive so i kept telling him it was perfect but he would tell me he wanted to adjust this part & that part and after he finished it the dress better than i could ever expected. The night went by so fast i didnt even take a full length picture :/ I attached pictures but it also had a little train in the back which gave it that extra extra wow affect. He was so easy to work with and so nice. read more

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Exactly what I needed: quick, accurate, can't-even-tell hemming of a pair of dress pants for $15, ready within a few days. Pay up front, come back with your ticket on the day they specify- easy. Will use again. read more

Incredible - precise work- accommodating, well-priced - and very kind. These are your guys!

I had a wonderful experience having my bridesmaids dress altered at Designs by Rey. I made an appointment but didn't necessarily need one since they were available right away when I arrived a little earlier. The fitting was done quickly and easily. The cost was very reasonable for what I had done - shortening the dress (multiple layers) about 4-5 inches and bringing in the bodice for $85. The turn around was very quick and the second fitting was perfect. Highly satisfied and they would be my first recommendation to anyone looking for affordable alterations! read more

Rey is amazingly talented! I came to him with a vision for my wedding dress in 2018 and he made it all happen in the shortest amount of time with the best price of the 5+ places I researched/got quotes. See full description and photos below: We were on a budget and doing something outdoors/less formal, so I bought a dress online that was too big (wedding dress sizes are weird, so I'd say this was at least 2-3 sizes up; I was a 2 and this fit more like a 6 or 8 - I could pull it up and down without undoing the zipper). It was a chiffon-like material as the top layer that was pleated over a corset boning that angled down to a low back and intricate beading sewn in like a belt across the middle. By taking it in that much, a straight angle from the chest to the low back had to be recreated, boning in between the fabrics taken out, and beaded belt pattern adjusted very carefully. On top of that, I asked Rey to cut off the train and create sleeves (it was strapless originally) and put in cups/breast support so I wouldn't have to wear a bra/bustier underneath. Not easy tasks! Rey quickly sketched out exactly what I was asking, so I know he got my vision. I showed him some Pinterest photos as well just in case and he said it would take just a few weeks and cost under $200 (the corset padding/support bumped the cost up a bit from what he originally mentioned before the first fitting, but only by like $20-30 and was totally worth it). I tried it on for him to pin it how he needed, and he said I could come back in 1-2 weeks for a fitting/finishing touches. The second appointment had pros and cons. The dress fit perfectly but the line from the top to the back wasn't straight (I think it just wasn't finished) and I wanted it a little lower in the back. He didn't cut off the full train like I asked because he didn't want me to regret it; instead he shortened it to be just a slight drag -- it was very pretty (and thoughtful - I'm sure he's had experience where he's done what was asked and then couldn't undo it if someone changed their mind), but I was adamant that I didn't want to drag in the dirt for the outside ceremony or bother bustling it for dancing. The sleeves he had pleated to match the design on the bodice, but it wasn't like the original design we had discussed, so we went back to his original sketch to clarify. The last part with that the support pad he sewed into the corset were huge and directly on top of my breasts as opposed to underneath and from the sides to help push up/support. I think this is a more common way to do it with Quinceañera dresses (especially for girls who maybe haven't developed yet). This piece was the only alteration where Rey brought in an assistant to help interpret -- I understood Rey's English perfectly fine and he seemed to understand me (I didn't speak much Spanish at the time), but I think he wanted to be positive nothing was lost in translation. The third appointment 2-3 weeks later (only a little longer because Rey had a vacation planned) was sheer joy to see my vision come to be fully realized! All the changes had been made to exactly how we discussed. The only small edit was the wide and placement in the back of the new sleeves he created from the train that he cut off. I picked up a few days later as we were right at the wedding date and everything fit perfectly (note: I found out I was pregnant just before this last appointment, so if it looks a little tight in the photos it's because I was 10 weeks and had started gaining weight). The only issue was that it had a few wrinkles (I think this was just because of the short timeline he didn't get to it), so I took it to the dry cleaners on Centre St. since the wedding was the next day. There are pros and cons to every experience, especially when there's so much riding on such an important event, so I can't say I wasn't anxious/nervous at times, but I trusted in Rey and he delivered just the most amazing bespoke dress I could have imagined! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! read more

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Rey is super talented. He did a fantastic job with my bridesmaid dress. He was detailed, fast and provided an exceptional customer service experience. I will be coming back for all or my tailoring needs! read more

I walked into Rey's shop with the hopes of a miracle. I had just bought an expensive leather jacket, and regretted buying it. If only I could alter it into a different style... He TRANSFORMED it. He made it into exactly what I wanted. Rey is friendly, kind and super talented. I am now looking in my closet for clothes I want to alter that I didn't think could be. After what he did to my leather jacket, I would be surprised if there is something he can't do. read more

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What if you were able to use David Ortiz's personal tailor for YOUR tailoring?! And what if that tailor were in YOUR neighborhood? Too good to be true? Nope! Designs by Rey, a tailor with 20+ experience, just opened a new location in Jamaica Plain! He can do anything, from basic tailoring, to upholstery and special projects (like tailored suits for David Ortiz, salsa troupes, etc!). The tailoring he's done for us has been fantastic and he has a faithful following of folks who have been customers for over a decade. So, take in that old suit, get those pants hemmed AND check out the photo of David Oritz in his tailor-made suit! In the meantime, check out this great article on the store from the Boston Business Journal! http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2011/10/04/meet-david-ortiz-tailor.html read more

Rey at Designs by Rey is an amazing tailor! He just made me a custom made suit, and I love it! It fits perfectly and it is very stylish. I've been going to Rey for many years. I take all my clothes to him for alterations, and they are always perfect. He does a great job with making my clothes fit and I continue to go back because he has a great turnaround time and is very reasonable with his prices. If you are in need of a tailor, I highly recommend. read more

Excellent workmanship- re-lined a favorite 20 year old leather jacket with fabric that is beautiful but suitable for a man's jacket. Asked owner if he could work on some other things for us and he said "yes, I can do anything," and we believe him - we'll be back! read more

I've been going to Designs by Rey for about a year. I'm moving out of the area and am really going to miss this place! A+ work, even for tough asks, great prices, really friendly customer service. Worth the trip even if you don't live in the area! read more

When I brought around 10 peices of clothes to be altered because of holes, rips, popped buttons Etc. It seemed very much like a rush job. I spent really good money For mediocre repairs that were an eye soar, and their was almost no effort into making the the repairs unnoticeable. They ruined my cashmere pants that cost 300 dollars and I wouldnt dare bring it back to them to re-fix. The buttons on my shirt popped once again shorty after they repaired them. They obviously don't have the capacity to alter clothes for people who take pride in what they wear, that is all read more

I've had a few things altered here and they've always turned out great and are ready on time. I'll definitely be back!

Designs by Rey is exceptional! I went in panicked because a previous tailor ruined the hem of my $200 bridesmaid dress by making it literally 4 different lengths. Rey was not only able to fix it for me, but he had it ready by the end of the day which was necessary in order for me to have the dress in time for my flight to the wedding. I could not be more thankful. He really saved the day! read more

I've used Designs by Rey at least a dozen times. He's done everything for me from hemming jeans to tailoring a suit. Everything has always been perfect and I've never had a problem. A few months ago I was in my friend's wedding in California, and I needed to send measurements to the Tuxedo shop in LA. I stopped in and Rey took my full measurements and helped me send them to the shop in CA in time for the wedding. Thank you Rey, very much appreciated. read more